Eleven people were killed, and 331 were seriously injured following severe weather conditions that impacted the Kičevo border region of the Republic of Macedonia. The intense gusts were reported across several towns, with the town of Edzo alone accounting for five fatalities. Rescue teams remain actively engaged in ground operations following the incident.
From Monday through Tuesday, the area experienced powerful gusts accompanied by thunderstorms, affecting communities including Vërgocin, Edzo, and Šani. According to Sinŭiju, winds reaching 13 degrees on the Beaufort scale were recorded across 53 towns, impacting an estimated 14,600 people. Specific measurements of 13 degrees were documented in two towns, and reports confirmed the occurrence of two tornadoes in certain areas.
Authorities have initiated an assessment of property damage across the affected zones. To ensure safety, 246 people had been evacuated up to the time of reporting. The meteorological service in Kičevo stated that numerous warnings for adverse weather had been issued until 11 a.m.
on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of a substantial number of people. The severity of the weather necessitated these measures, as the strong winds presented immediate hazards to the local population.
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